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  • Metabolism
  • Endocrinology

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  • White adipose tissue (WAT) is a dynamic endocrine organ crucial for energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity.
  • Aging, particularly in individuals over 65, is associated with increased visceral WAT mass, accelerating aging and chronic conditions.
  • Brown adipose tissue (BAT) dissipates energy via thermogenesis, but its activity declines with age.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To investigate the cellular and functional remodeling of WAT and BAT during aging.
  • To explore the underlying mechanisms of age-associated alterations in adipose tissues.
  • To understand the impact of these alterations on whole-body metabolism and translate findings to clinical applications.

Main Methods:

  • Review of recent scientific literature on aging, white adipose tissue, and brown adipose tissue.
  • Analysis of cellular and functional changes in WAT and BAT during the aging process.
  • Exploration of potential molecular mechanisms driving age-related metabolic dysfunction.

Main Results:

  • Aging leads to detrimental remodeling of both WAT and BAT.
  • Increased visceral WAT mass in older adults promotes chronic conditions and reduces lifespan.
  • Declining BAT thermogenic activity contributes to impaired energy metabolism in aging.

Conclusions:

  • Age-associated changes in WAT and BAT significantly impact whole-body energy homeostasis and insulin sensitivity.
  • Understanding these transformations is key to addressing age-related metabolic disorders.
  • Translating findings from animal models to clinical practice holds promise for preventing and treating metabolic diseases in aging populations.